Dangerous Drug Lawyers - SSRI
In Phoenix, Arizona and Taking Cases Nationwide
The acronym SSRI stands for "Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor". It is the medical term for a class of antidepressants that help increase the body's level of serotonin (a neurotransmitter necessary to metabolize stress hormones).
These drugs, which can cause catastrophic injury and wrongful death if patients are not carefully monitored, are now under major legal scrutiny.
SSRI Risks/Complications & Liability
Although SSRIs like Lexapro, Paxil, Prozac, Zoloft, can help alleviate depression and anxiety for some patients, the FDA completed a bulk evaluation of 372 studies involving roughly 100,000 patients that concluded there is an elevated risk for suicidal thoughts, suicidal behavior and violence among patients under 25 years old. Due to these findings, healthcare professionals and pharmaceutical companies that promote these drugs and downplay their side effects may be held liable for damages in court.
In addition to aforementioned risks, the FDA has issued public advisories regarding the use of SSRIs during pregnancy because they can double the chances of infants being born with cardiac (heart) defects. The New England Journal of Medicine published a report in February of 2006 that stated SSRIs increase the risk of pulmonary (lung) birth defects by six times if a woman takes them during the last trimester of pregnancy. These birth defects can often mean a lifetime of illness and medical bills for the baby - and in severe cases can result in wrongful death.
SSRI Lawsuits
SSRIs can be extremely dangerous drugs for many patients who take them. If you or a loved one has a suffered a catastrophic injury or wrongful death due to SSRI medication, the dangerous drug lawyers of Snyder & Wenner, P.C. have the experience and resources necessary to hold the negligent party accountable.
Whether you were injured as the result of product liability associated with an SSRI or medical malpractice, you shouldn’t have to suffer without just compensation for your loss. Contact us today to schedule a complimentary consultation at our Phoenix-based office, or to set up a phone consultation. If you are not near our Snyder & Wenner, P.C. office, we can still investigate your case and represent you because we are accustomed to travel being part of our work.
